About
Chiropody / podiatry deals with any skin or nail problems such as:
- Hard skin
- Warts and verrucae
- Diabetic foot problems
- Ingrowing toe nails
- Fungal infections
- Biomechanics
- Corns and callous
- Infected and deformed toe nails
- Nail surgery under local anaesthetic
- Footcare and footwear advice
- Sports injuries
- Orthotics
The terms Podiatry and chiropody are interchangeable. Both terms are reserved titles in the UK meaning that only those registered with the Health professions council can use them.
Andrew qualified in 1989 and has worked out of his main practice in the Old street area since then. Over a number of years he set up a small number of satellite clinics within physiotherapy clinics, only employing carefully selected practioniers with a wide range of skills particularly Biomechanics.